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Getting to the Nairobi office

Address, transport, reception and visiting conditions for the Nairobi office.

Updated : October 28, 2026· 3 min read

Visiting the Nairobi office

Figure (iginga) (probably 1800s)
Figure (iginga) (probably 1800s)

The Nairobi office is located in a district known for its scientific and museum institutions. It receives visitors by appointment from Monday to Friday. This page presents the route, the entry procedure and useful guidelines.

To obtain an appointment, use the office contacts.

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Getting to the Nairobi office in figures

1Address: Museum Hill Road
45 minFrom the airport by car (indicative)
8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m.Reception Monday to Friday
1Appointment required

Source: OIMAP General Secretariat.

Breakdown

Car or taxiMost convenient mode
Shared transportDepending on the district
WalkingFrom nearby hotels
OtherShuttle on request

Recommended ways to get there, for guidance only.

The address

The office is on Museum Hill Road in Nairobi, in an office building surrounded by gardens. It occupies the second floor and shares the entrance with other organisations.

Mail must be addressed to "OIMAP – Nairobi Office". Valuable or bulky consignments must be announced in advance to reception.

The Grotto of Posillipo, Hubert Robert (c. 1769)
The Grotto of Posillipo, Hubert Robert (c. 1769)
River Landscape with Boats, Annibale Carracci (c. 1590)
River Landscape with Boats, Annibale Carracci (c. 1590)
Egypt and Nubia, Volume I: The Great Temple of Aboo-Simble, Nubia, Louis Haghe (1846)
Egypt and Nubia, Volume I: The Great Temple of Aboo-Simble, Nubia, Louis Haghe (1846)

From the Airport

From the international airport, the journey by car takes an average of forty-five minutes, longer at peak times (indicative). Licensed taxis and ride-hailing services are the most practical options.

The office can recommend a trusted driver and arrange a pick-up for official delegations that request it.

Getting around the city

Traffic can be heavy. Allow a thirty-minute margin for your appointment, especially in the morning and late afternoon. Walking is possible from some nearby hotels during the day.

The map sent with the confirmation specifies the route, the drop-off point and the entrance to use.

Welcoming visitors

All visits are by appointment. On arrival, show proof of identity to the security officer, then at reception. A badge is issued to you and a staff member accompanies you to the meeting room.

Visits generally last forty-five minutes (indicative). Groups are received in the conference room, which can hold about fifteen people.

Practical information

The office in practice
SectionInformationDetails
AddressMuseum Hill Road, NairobiSecond floor
Opening hoursMon–Fri, 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m.Nairobi time
ReceptionBy appointmentProof of identity required
AccessibilityLift and accessible toiletsNeeds to be reported in advance

Milestones

  1. Appointment

    Written confirmation.

  2. Security check

    Proof of identity, bags.

  3. Meeting

    About forty-five minutes.

  4. Follow-up

    Summary email, if agreed.

Allow a travel margin

Headdress (early 1900s)
Headdress (early 1900s)
Pair of Drawings: Sketch of the Labyrinth of the Villa Pisani  and Piazza San Marco with Doges' Palace, Francesco Guardi (1773–1778(?))
Pair of Drawings: Sketch of the Labyrinth of the Villa Pisani and Piazza San Marco with Doges' Palace, Francesco Guardi (1773–1778(?))
Alpine Landscape:  The Handegg, Switzerland, Jean-Léon Gérôme (1850s)
Alpine Landscape: The Handegg, Switzerland, Jean-Léon Gérôme (1850s)

Preparing your visit

  1. Request an appointment

    By email.

  2. Receive the confirmation

    With the map.

  3. Plan the transport

    Thirty-minute margin.

  4. Bring the documents

    Identity and documents.

  5. Present yourself

    At the entrance, then at reception.

  6. Go to the room

    Accompanied by a staff member.

What to bring

A head of delegation

The Apotheosis of Romulus: Design for a Ceiling, Domenico Maria Canuti (c. 1675–76)
« The driver was waiting for us at the airport, the map was clear and the meeting started on time despite the traffic. »
Peter Otieno, head of a national delegation (example)

Vocabulary

Badge
Temporary access pass.
Pick-up
Organised welcome on arrival.
Accessibility
Adaptation of premises for disabilities.
Rush hour
Period of heavy traffic.

Accessibility and security

The premises are accessible by lift, with accessible toilets. People with particular needs are asked to mention them when booking the appointment, so that the reception can be prepared.

Bags are checked at the entrance to the building. Photographing the work areas without authorisation is prohibited.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is an appointment necessary?

Yes, every visit is by appointment.

Is the office accessible?

Yes, by lift.

Can I drop off a document?

After prior agreement.

Where can the other offices be found?

Useful Documents

Contacts

Pastoral Landscape with Ruins and a Ford, Gerhardt Janssen (1722)
Pastoral Landscape with Ruins and a Ford, Gerhardt Janssen (1722)
Office managementNairobi — Africa+254 20 000 0000nairobi@oimap.exampleMonday to Friday, 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m. (UTC+3)

Arrange an appointment

Landscape with Winding Road, Thomas Doughty (1833)

Write to the Nairobi team.

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